1975 Citroen CX vs. 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster
To start off, 1975 Citroen CX is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1975 Citroen CX. (115 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster should accelerate faster than 1975 Citroen CX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster weights approximately 490 kg more than 1975 Citroen CX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1975 Citroen CX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster (313 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Citroen CX. (178 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Citroen CX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Citroen CX | 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster | |
| Make | Citroen | Plymouth |
| Model | CX | Trail Duster |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2164 cc | 5210 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1245 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2700 mm |
